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Associations Between Physiological Characteristics and Physical Performance in Amputee Soccer Players: A
Mert Ilhan1,2, Fatih Erbahceci3
1Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Uskudar University, Istanbul 34662, Turkey.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|July 28, 2026
Summary
Core stabilization and endurance are key for amputee soccer performance. Better core stabilization (PBU) and endurance (McGill) correlate with improved triple hop test distance and sprint times, highlighting their importance for athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Amputee soccer demands significant lumbopelvic stability and upper extremity function due to lower limb amputation and crutch use.
- Understanding the physiological factors influencing performance is crucial for optimizing training and rehabilitation strategies in these athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the associations between core stabilization, core endurance, respiratory muscle strength, isokinetic knee strength, and dominant handgrip strength with physical performance in amputee soccer players.
- To identify the physiological variables most strongly correlated with physical performance outcomes in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 15 male amputee soccer players.
- Assessed core stabilization (PBU), core endurance (McGill Battery), respiratory muscle strength (MIP/MEP), isokinetic knee strength, and dominant handgrip strength.
- Evaluated physical performance using the single-leg triple hop test (THT), 10-m sprint, and Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST).
Main Results:
- Core stabilization (PBU score) showed significant negative correlations with THT distance and 10-m sprint time.
- Core endurance (McGill total score) was positively correlated with THT distance.
- Dominant handgrip strength was positively correlated with CKCUEST score; respiratory and isokinetic knee strength showed no significant associations.
Conclusions:
- Core stabilization and core endurance are primary physiological factors associated with physical performance in amputee soccer.
- These findings suggest that targeted assessment and training of core stability and endurance are essential for enhancing performance in amputee soccer players.
